Viva Las Vegas
Took a little while to figure it out but I'm off to Las Vegas for the Snowsports Industry of America Trade Show (SIA). I'm excited to catch up with tons of people I used to work with. I'm also really excited to be working again. I'm so ready!!!
So the G Brand has landed it's first paying client. Yep, it's official. Nothing long term as of yet but some fun projects to help pay the rent. Well, that and it gets me to Vegas.
Still keeping my irons in the fire for more clients, projects, and potential 'in-house' employment opportunities. I'm just happy to have good options and different opportunities. I'm truly fortunate.
Sealed the deal last night with this Wintersports client up at the local hill, Alpental. Nothing more appropriate than a little brainstorming session and business while sharing your passion. It was my first night skiing of the season and it was so much fun.
Granted there isn't as much challenging terrain to ride, there's just something about being on the mountain at night that makes it a party on snow. You navigate the trails and hit the little jumps like a kid, pulling out what little tricks you have in your bag. Then it's fast cruiser runs and a few bumps to get the blood flowing. I had even forgotten how fun it is to just cruise the groomed.
There was also this quarter pipe hit with a horrible transition but it didn't even matter. Tried to pull off nose presses and a little rock in roll action just about every run.
Grabbed a couple beers in the pub to cap off the fun evening. Listened to a bunch a guys at the bar talk about Helly Hansen and how they used to dumpster dive looking for cut up samples. Too funny. Then watched as the bartender tried to sell a matt shot to the same group of guys. Now that's rough. Below is a shot of the 'night riders' and the making of the matt shot.
See you in Vegas Baby!!!